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In this video, let’s explore and taste some great alternatives to one of Italy’s greatest wines – Brunello di Montalcino!
**WINES TASTED IN THIS VIDEO:
🍷 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/altesino+docg+brunello+di+montalcino+tuscany+italy/
🍷 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/avignonesi+docg+nobile+di+montepulciano+tuscany+italy/
🍷 Bodegas Muga Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/muga+rsrv+crianza+doca+rioja+alta+spain
🍷 Chateau Romanin Gran Vin Rouge, Les Baux de Provence, France
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/romanin+les+baux+de+provence+france
🍷 Chateau Robin Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/robin+cote+de+castillon+bordeaux+france/
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**CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO:
0:00 Great Alternatives to Brunello di Montalcino Wines
7:08 Wine 1
11:35 Wine 2
15:47 Wine 3
21:02 Wine 4
26:21 Conclusion
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16 Comments
I am developing my own neural network (AI engine). I think I will train it about wines. Thinking about a three (really n) dimensional view of the wine world where each wine is a vector (based on Agnese’s ratings). Actually I can crowd source so that anyone can rate based on a standard questionnaire.
I have had some beautiful bottles of Avignonese, nice wines.
A good video.
Brunello is one of my favs and I don’t think it gets the respect it deserves.
Chuckled out loud when you mentioned the Brunello was the first taste of the day, and you literally couldn’t get the words out. I can relate.
A really interesting and cerebral video. A few comments. With Avignonesi, there is definitely a ripe fruit house style which through extensive tasting I attribute to terroir and organic viticulture/winemaking rather than youthfulness of the wine in the glass. I'd argue that their expression is singular and atypical for Vino Nobile – in a good way. Your comments on new oak usage and concentration in Rioja I found a bit surprising. Certainly the modern interpretation of Rioja is more use of neutral vessels, but equally, the signature style of Rioja is fermentation and/or maturation in American oak, in full or in part, with a decent amount of new oak to underpin the extended ageing. As for concentration, I can't afford Castillo Ygay but have tasted it and wow it is concentrated, particularly the Gran Reserva, oh boy. I don't mean to be nitpicky – I love the topic. Thank you
Omg altesino is my fav! I once came across a 2001 brunello by altesino at a cheap prive
would love alternatives to Pouilly-Fuissé
Great informative video
Excellent – your selections would have made a very challenging blind tasting.
I've tasted the 2020 Altesino BdM, and I highly recommend it.
Excellent episode again, Agnese – thanks.
When I saw the title, my first thoughts went to Sangiovese but from different regions. For example, my current favorite Sangiovese is from Romagna. I was surprised to see the grape alternatives you actually presented (Tempranillo, Mourvèdre, Merlot, even mentioned Nebbiolo), for as you excellently carved out their flavor profiles imho, I do not see them as alternatives as they differ too much and therefore can't substitute each other, with the exception of the Rioja maybe (but I hardly ever drink any these days).
My approach would be to look out for the combination of those red, perhaps blue-ish fruit flavors, combined with some but not too much weight and fresh acidity. I sometimes build a relationship Pinot Noir ➙ Blaufränkisch ➙ Northern Rhône (Syrah) in order of increasing spicyness (with exceptions), and in my book Sangiovese fits in there roughly between Pinot Noir and Blaufränkisch. (Anecdotally, mentioned Romagna winemaker names Chambolle as a role model.) Most of the time I'd happily pair any of those if one would go.
Now, I understand that (1) Brunello has a special weight (in multiple meanings) among all Sangiovese and (2) you had your eye on those tertiary Aromas that they due to the pronlonged elevation often have as a characteristic when they reach the market. Interesting to see your professional approach is different.
Well presented and entertaining. Keep it up!
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano ( Sangiovese) is one of my favorite wines. Great video
I love my Sangiovese and Nebbiolo wines! Have to say that I just tried a Serafica Mirantur Rosso from Sicily that I also find is a great alternative! Now that you have identified it, the Right Bank Bordeaux is a beatiful alternative as well! Really interested in comparing the Rioja and the Mourvedre! Thank you for these great suggestions!!! Another great video! I love starting my day seeing you have uploaded another video or podcast interview! You do absolutely wonderful work! Thank you from California!!!😊
I recently had the 2019 Tenuta Buon Tempo Brunello Di Montalcino. It had hardly any acidity and tasted of cooked fruit, like prunes. And very little earthiness on the nose. I was not a fan. I didn’t know Brunello could be like that. It wasn’t cheap either.
Thanks for the alternatives! Vino Nobile will be next.
As for “alternatives to” video’s, maybe Port?
Funny! I drank 2004 Bosconia Gran Reserva last night and when the first glass was poured the first thing I said was "a bit of Brunello nose". I really love both Brunello and Rioja but I´d be surprised to find that amount of oak Brunello
Oh dear🫣 the title just hurts my eyes… and heart!
As someone that names Brunello when asked for his most favourite wine… there is NO alternative!!!
On a more substantial note: I would never take Altesino as my reference… I like my Brunello with fresh fruit notes, not candied, even when they might be a little more ripe… like Conti Costanti, Baricci, Sesta di Sopra and Querce Bettina, (fresh) or Lisini, La Magia or La Potazzine (more ripe).
And they should be 10-15 years old to show their real character.
But I do think you have shown a so much wider comparison set than I’ve ever seen before… I still love this episode!
I worked a wine fair alongside the people of Chateau Robin. Nice people and good wine too, it's nice to see their stuff reviewed.